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Hongze Du is a researcher at the forefront of smart materials and energy harvesting, with a focused expertise in dielectric elastomer (DE) technology. His work centers on the dynamic behavior and practical application of DE conical membranes, particularly for converting mechanical vibrations into electrical energy. Du’s major contributions include pioneering the development of sophisticated vibration models that account for rotational effects and fractional viscoelasticity, providing a more accurate description of the non-Newtonian behavior inherent in these soft materials. His most cited paper, "Vibration investigation of conical dielectric elastomer thin membrane for energy harvesting system" (2023), has garnered 11 citations and establishes a foundational framework by experimentally validating the output voltage of the conical membrane and studying the influence of geometric parameters on its vibrational characteristics. This work, alongside his 2025 study on fractional viscoelastic modeling, demonstrates his commitment to advancing the theoretical and practical understanding of DEs for applications in soft robotics and wave energy harvesting, marking him as a notable contributor to the field of intelligent soft materials and sustainable energy solutions.
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